# Code vs Source Files

The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against Code's $3.99. Source Files also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Code's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Source Files is free to download; Code costs $3.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Code's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #194 |
| Size | 24 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.

**Highlights:** Unified development environment, Supports over 15 programming languages, Code, compile, and execute programs, Real-time cloud sync, Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes, No setup or configuration required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

Code costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code or Source Files?

Source Files is rated higher. Code averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Code or Source Files have ads?

Neither Code nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code or Source Files?

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Code was updated on October 14, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Code or Source Files?

Code currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Source Files at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*